Aandhi to Udta Punjab, Kathakali: Controversial films that irked CBFC

Andhi to Udta Punjab, Kathakali: Here is a list of controversial films that irked CBFC.

Updated: June 20, 2016 7:30:01 pm

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The movie, based on drug abuse in Punjab, was ordered 89 cuts by the censor board. However, the makers approach court and won the battle against the censor board.

Reliving the recent controversy over Bollywood film Udta Punjab, the Malayalam film industry is caught in a fight with the regional office of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over denial of certificate for the film Kathakali, alleging nudity. The Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), a body of Malayalam film directors and technician, on Monday staged a dharna in front of the regional office of the CBFC .

Haramkhor (2015)
The CBFC has denied certifying the movie on the grounds that "it shows education department under a bad light."

Unfreedom (2014): The censor board was reportedly irked by the nudity and the lovemaking scenes in the film. The board was also of the view that the film apart from stirring enmity between Hindus and Muslims, would "ignite unnatural passions."

Water (2005)
The movie faced censor board ire for its subject matter and portrayal of conservative households in a negative light.

Black Friday (2004)
Since the Bombay blast case was subjudice, the censor board did not allow it to be released in India for three years and was finally released on 9 February 2007 after Supreme Court of India allowed it following the verdict in the '93 Bombay blast case was delivered by TADA court.

The Pink Mirror (2003)
Based on the subject of transsexuals in India. Central Board deemed the movie as 'vulgar and offensive.'